Author : Sandra Markle
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing USA
Page : 36 pages
File Size : 20,26 MB
Release : 2006-04-18
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 0802780628
Nature puts on one of its flashiest shows as unique tadpoles transform into adult frogs. Spot slimy frog eggs in foam nests, in pouches in their father's legs, and hidden under wet moss. Watch as tadpoles try to survive in a danerous world. Science expert Sandra Markle's introduction to baby frogs from around the world will captivate young fans.
Author : Sandra Markle
Publisher : Millbrook Press
Page : 48 pages
File Size : 19,10 MB
Release : 2017-01-01
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 1512457655
Audisee® eBooks with Audio combine professional narration and sentence highlighting for an engaging read aloud experience! Panamanian golden frogs aren't just cute, little, and yellow. They're also the national symbol of Panama. But they started to disappear about fifteen years ago. What's killing them? Could it be a change in their habitat? What about pollution? Might it be a result of climate change? Follow a team of scientists working to save these frogs and protect frog populations worldwide in this real-life science mystery.
Author : Jim Whiting
Publisher : Mitchell Lane
Page : 42 pages
File Size : 26,8 MB
Release : 2020-02-04
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 1545749728
Frogs are very sensitive to their environment. Changes in their appearanceand their rapid disappearancecan tell us when the environment is unhealthy. When people around the world began noticing that frog species were dying or becoming deformed at an alarming rate, they knew something had to be done. Frogs in Danger gives an overview of some of the frog species that have become endangered and why. Read about a flesh-eating fungus that thrives in warm climate and on the skin of frogs. Find out what scientistsand kids in their own backyardscan do to help these indicators of Earths health.
Author : Darice Bailer
Publisher : Marshall Cavendish
Page : 36 pages
File Size : 34,29 MB
Release : 2011
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 9780761448242
Addresses the often mysterious phenomena of the natural world and the amazing behaviors and abilities of plants and animals.
Author : DK
Publisher : Penguin
Page : 82 pages
File Size : 14,68 MB
Release : 2011-07-18
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 0744040507
Discover the amazing world of our cold-blooded friends in this book all about frogs and amphibians for kids. Embark on a fun, fact-filled dive into the world of frogs and amphibians with Everything You Need to Know About Frogs. Children will love to learn all the basics of reptile and amphibian anatomy in this beautiful and informative book on frogs. Packed with vibrant pictures and lots of fascinating facts, kids can enjoy learning all about a frog’s habitat and behavior. Discover how these amphibians survive in lakes and rivers, forests and deserts, and how these clever creatures have adapted to live in seemingly inhospitable habitats. Alongside, in between, and on top of all that, this riveting frog book also provides ideas for things to make, games to play, quizzes, and amazing facts to share with friends! Inside the pages of this frog book for children, you’ll find: A whole host of amphibians and reptiles including toads, snakes, lizards, salamanders, turtles, newts, tortoises and crocodiles. Close-ups, quizzes, and games with an exciting take on the amazing world of our cold-blooded friends. A look at these creatures from all angles – information on habitat and breeding habits, as well as oddities such as how to survive a crocodile’s attack, how a frog’s legs influenced Frankenstein, or how to play snakes and ladders. Children aged 7+ can learn all about frogs and amphibians from the very first page of this book, which combines little-known information with engaging text and an exciting design. Each page contains everything kids need to know, and everything they WANT to find out about frogs!. Complete the series This delightful frog book is part of the Everything You Need to Know series of educational books for children and also includes Everything You Need to Know About Snakes and Everything You Need to Know About Dinosaurs!
Author : Sandra Markle
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing USA
Page : 36 pages
File Size : 32,22 MB
Release : 2007-10-16
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 0802795935
Reveals how shark pups grow from tiny eggs into giant eating machines, reaching the top of the oceans' food chain.
Author : Benjamin Lacombe
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing USA
Page : 36 pages
File Size : 11,47 MB
Release : 2007-10-16
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 0802797075
A very shy girl who longs for a friend falls in love with a lost puppy at the shelter where her father works.
Author : Kathleen T. Isaacs
Publisher : American Library Association
Page : 218 pages
File Size : 42,71 MB
Release : 2013
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 0838911269
This annotated resource by veteran children's book reviewer Isaacs surveys the best 250 nonfiction/informational titles for ages 3 through 10, helping librarians make informed collection development and purchasing decisions.
Author : Kathleen A. Baxter
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing USA
Page : 268 pages
File Size : 43,27 MB
Release : 2008-07-30
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 1591588464
This fifth Gotcha! book, aimed at public and school librarians and teachers, discusses well-reviewed and kid-tested nonfiction titles for third through eighth grade readers published in 2005-2007 with a few extra oldies but goodies added in. Chapters are built around the high- interest topics kids love. Irresistible book descriptions and book talks guide librarians and teachers to nonfiction books kids want to read. New features include numerous booklists to copy and save (similar to the bookmarks in Gotcha for Guys!) and profiles and interviews of some innovative authors such as Sally Walker, Kathleen Krull, Catherine Thimmesh, Steve Jenkins, Ken Mochizuki, and others. Grades 3-8. This fifth Gotcha! book, aimed at public and school librarians, as well as elementary and middle school teachers, discusses well-reviewed and kid-tested nonfiction titles for third through eighth grade readers published in 2005-2007 with a few extra oldies but goodies added in. Chapters are built around the high-interest topics kids love as the authors provide irresistible book descriptions to guide librarians and teachers to nonfiction books kids will want to read. Features include numerous booklists that can be copied and saved (similar to the bookmarks in the authors' Gotcha for Guys!), as well as profiles and interviews of some innovative nonfiction authors such as Sally Walker, Kathleen Krull, Catherine Thimmesh, Steve Jenkins, Ken Mochizuki, and others. Grades 3-8.
Author : Kathy Ganske
Publisher : Guilford Press
Page : 351 pages
File Size : 31,97 MB
Release : 2010-01-01
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 1606235125
Successful students use comprehension skills and strategies throughout the school day. In this timely book, leading scholars present innovative ways to support reading comprehension across content areas and the full K?12 grade range. Chapters provide specific, practical guidance for selecting rewarding texts and promoting engagement and understanding in social studies, math, and science, as well as language arts and English classrooms. Cutting-edge theoretical perspectives and research findings are clearly explained. Special attention is given to integrating out-of-school literacies into instruction and developing comprehension in English language learners.
